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Did You Know?showed Cash and his sidekick Eddie waiting to get into the dance hall. Later, they get into a brawl inside Floore. Owner Joe Algueseva (1920-2004) had a small part in the film, playing himself. It was an exciting interlude in the life of the dance hall, and over the years, several movies were filmed in and around the famous honky-tonk.In August 1976, cameras rolled at Pete’s Place, a general store in San Geronimo, where “Rolling Thunder” was being filmed. Proprietor Latto Martinez (1922-2004) played himself in the feature film. Stars in the film were William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, and Linda Haynes. The movie, which premiered in October 1977, was about a recently returned Vietnam POW who loses his family and his right hand during a violent home invasion and seeks retribution against those responsible.In 1999, “All the Pretty Horses,” based onCormac McCarthy’s novel about two Texas cowboys who head to Mexico in search of work and find themselves in trouble with the law after one of them falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy rancher, was filmed at the Gallagher Ranch as the setting for the Mexican hacienda. The ladies’ lounge in the Scottish Rite Temple in downtown San Antonio served as a restaurant in Zacatecas where main character John Grady and Alejandra meet for the final time. Another scene was filmed at the Cadillac Bar. Matt Damon, Penelope Cruz, and Henry Thomas starred in the production directed by Billy Bob Thornton, and was released in December 2000.And incidentally Henry Thomas, who became famous as the child star in Steven Spielberg’s “ET the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982), was born in San Antonio and went to East Central High School, graduating in 1990. He was honored as the Grand Marshal in the Helotes Cornyval Parade in 1983.relationship with God but also how we relate to others. When we live in gratitude, we become more generous, compassionate, and joyful. Instead of focusing on what we lack, we learn to celebrate what others have and to share what God has given us. Gratitude draws us closer to God and to one another, creating a community marked by grace and joy.Ultimately, being thankful is an act of worship. It is saying, “God, I trust You. I see Your goodness even here.”As believers, mayABy Cynthia Leal MasseyTexas bill crafted to incentivize the filming of movies here in the hope of creating jobs and boosting thestate’s economy was signed by our governor this year. There’s no doubt the varied and beautiful landscapes of the Lone Star State will be a great draw. In fact, filmmakers have been making films here for decades, with Helotes drawing some top filmmakers and stars over the years.During three, cold nights in December 1977, the opening segment of a CBS movie, “Thaddeus Rose and Eddie,” starring Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Diane Ladd, and Bo Hopkins, was filmed at Floore County Store. The movie, about two friends from Texas who are finally forced to face reality for themselves and for both their girlfriends, aired February 24, 1978. The scene at FlooreJohnny Cash, with Floore owner Joe Algueseva, during filming of “Thaddeus Rose and Eddie” at Floore Country Store, December 1977.Cynthia Leal Masseyis the author of several books on the historyof Helotes. For more information, visit her website, cynthialealmassey. com, and her Facebook page, CLM Books.we daily choose gratitude—not because life is always easy, but because God is always good. I pray you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving and remember all that is good in your life.Sincerely,Rich WhiteheadRich Whitehead MayorMayor’s CornerA Heart of ThankfulnessDIear Residents,n a world that often emphasizes what we lack, the call to be thankful stands as a powerful act of faith. From aChristian perspective, gratitude is far more than a polite response to kindness—it is a posture of the heart that acknowledges God’s goodness, faithfulness, and sovereignty in every circumstance.Scripture reminds believers that thanksgiving is central to a life of worship. Paul writes,“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Notice that we are not told to give thanks for all things, but in all things. Gratitude does not depend on perfect conditions, but on a perfect God. When we cultivate thankfulness, we are affirming our trust that God is at work even when life feels uncertain or difficult.True thankfulness grows out of a deep awareness of God’s grace. Every breath wetake, every blessing we enjoy, and even the trials that refine our faith are gifts from His loving hand. As James 1:17 reminds us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” When we slow down and recognize God’s hand in our daily lives— the sunrise, a friend’s encouragement, a moment of peace—we find that gratitude naturally overflows from our hearts.A thankful spirit transforms not only ourBy StaffTips To Simplify Your Thanksgiving Dinner MenuTOctober in Canada and the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving in each country offers families and friends an opportunity to gather and break bread together.Food is indeed a focus of Thanksgiving in both Canada and the United States, and that can be a little overwhelming if not intimidating for those tasked with hosting the celebration. Guests might come to expect certain Thanksgiving staples, including turkey and mashed potatoes. Such expectations can make it easier to plan a Thanksgiving menu, and sticking to Turkey Day standard bearers is not the only way to simplify meal planning on this beloved holiday.• Accept help, but keep it limited. It’s customary for loved ones invited to Thanksgiving celebrations to offer to bring a dish to dinner, and that can alleviate some of the work hosts are tasked with managing. However, hosts can keep things simple by asking only a small handful of guests to prepare a side dish. Once the quota isyour local geico agent makes bundling simple.Home + Auto = easyLOCAL OFFICERod Musslewhite210-673-2391¡Hablamos Español!Limitations apply. See geico.com for more details. GEICO & affiliates. Washington, DC 20076. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2022. © 2022 GEICO. 21_6333121294www.heloteshighlights.comfilled, politely decline any additional offers to bring food. It can be hard to find space on the table if too many guests bring dishes from home, and that can lead to hurt feelings if certain sides are ignored or left on the kitchen counter due to a lack of real estate.• Explain your desire to reduce food waste. Another way to simplify the meal is to avoid succumbing to the temptation to cook too much food. Guests may expect to go home with full bellies. Indeed, the Calorie Control Council notes that Americans consume between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving celebrations. Such consumption is not only unhealthy for humans, but the planet as well. Hosts who want to avoid cooking excessive amounts of food, much of which may eventually end up in the trash can, can simplify meal prepThanksgiving - continued on page 10 November 2025hanksgiving is a much anticipated and beloved holiday. Celebrated on the second Monday in